The Gift

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Where are you, Arda?

Arda!

-Where are you, Arda? -Arda!

Where are you, Arda?

-Arda? -Can you hear us, Arda?

Arda, son! Where were you, Arda?

I was so worried!

Where were you?

You know, when I was a child, I would make a wish at every opportunity.

Whenever I was blowing out candles on a cake or I saw a shooting star,

or a ladybug landed on my hand…

I forgot that innocence as I grew up.

I want to remember it tonight.

I want to remember that each wish is an intention, and can create miracles.

So let's remember it together.

May all the wishes made tonight come true.

May you come true too.

Come on. Let's have dinner by the fire.

Red or white?

Red.

Okay.

-Is there only wine? -No.

Of course not.

A goddess once lived in the land where the Aegean Sea meets Anatolia.

As the goddess of fertility and the harvest,

she was responsible for the changing of the seasons.

Every year, the goddess would turn fall into winter, and winter into spring.

But then, one day, someone came and stole her most precious thing.

The apple of her eye.

Her daughter.

The goddess searched for her everywhere, for days, for nights, for years.

She traveled the whole world to find her missing daughter.

But when she ended up empty-handed, her wishes ungranted,

her grief became unbearable.

The goddess stopped changing the seasons.

Spring didn't come around that year.

Once I was told that a word is an intention.

As soon as it leaves one's mouth, it starts to create its own reality.

Atiye?

But wishes are like that too.

That's why I'm making a wish tonight.

And I wish for spring to return.

-Good morning, my love. -Good morning.

Is that your Hıdırellez wish?

Let's see what you wished for.

You can't tell anyone your wish. If you do, it won't come true.

So superstitious!

What do you do with a Hıdırellez wish?

You throw it in the water.

From the earth, into the water.

Don't you have morning classes this term?

Yeah, that's true. I'm off. What are you going to do today?

-I have an art therapy session. -Okay. Take care.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

Ms. Atiye.

-Hello. -Hello.

You have a new guest today.

His name is Arda. He has a special condition.

He's waiting over there.

Thank you.

-Hello. -Hello.

Nice to meet you, Arda.

I'm Atiye.

Today, we're going to do some painting together.

Here.

-No! -Okay. Calm down.

My hands are here, see. I'm not touching you. Okay?

Can you look at me?

Can you look at the card?

Well done.

Whatever is up there is also down here.

Whatever is outside…

is also inside.

Calm down.

Well done.

Well done.

Hello?

Professor, I didn't see you on campus. Are you not coming in today either?

You can cover my class.

-But, sir… -I said, you can cover it.

Welcome.

Surprise!

Cansu!

Did you miss me?

I missed you so much. When did you get here?

This morning.

Ta-da! Do you like my masterpiece? It's my own interpretation.

I have nothing to add to an artist's interpretation.

Goodness me!

-Did you get a haircut? -Just the split ends.

You've lost weight, too.

Dear me, nothing escapes you today, madam.

That's because I only see you once in a blue moon.

How long has it been?

Not that long. Only three or four months.

I see. Three or four months seem short to nomads like you.

And the purpose of this visit? Work? Love?

I have no love life. I came because I missed you all so much.

Then welcome home, honey.

-Thank you. -For now, at least.

Is that a gift for me?

Thank you.

My sweetheart! Let me take a look at you.

We missed you.

-I missed you so much! I'm glad you came. -I missed you too.

I mean, I missed you all.

How long are you staying this time?

Well, you know what I mean. You never know with this one, that's why I asked.

I missed you loads too, Mom.

But I haven't bought my ticket yet.

Let's celebrate my arrival first, and then we'll think about me leaving.

-Okay, come on. -Come on.

-Have you added the sauce? -Yes, dear.

Erhan told me you started painting again.

How about holding another exhibition, Atiye? Wouldn't that be great?

No, I don't think so.

Cansu, dear, if you had told us you were coming,

we'd have prepared the food you like best.

If you come unannounced, you eat what you get, not what you want.

It's okay, really.

So, my dear family…

Are there any big secrets you're keeping from me?

If there are, just tell me here and now.

Cansu, dear…

She's right. If there is anything, spill it.

I guess there isn't.

-Welcome. -Here we go.

-Thank you. -Welcome. To your health.

Is it a full moon?

Yes, it is.

So, you haven't planned your return trip?

I'll tell you as soon as I do. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Cansu?

-Yes? -I mean…

I know you go to your sister for these kind of things…

But I'm here too, if you need anything.

Don't worry. You're good at this.

At what?

-Well, you're good at being a brother. -Thank you.

Hey!

Where have you been?

We set a table for us youngsters. Take a seat.

I want to say something.

You know how it seems like I'm always making fun of things,

not taking things seriously?

Actually, it's kind of true. It's the only way to make life bearable.

What I mean is, I'm not the baby of the house anymore.

So, you can share the serious and important stuff with me, if you want.

Look at her! Did you hear that?

Our itty-bitty little sister is all grown up!

Of course, we'll talk to you.

Let's not exaggerate, sis.

Alright. Got it.

There's something else that's been bothering me.

How is Mr. Serdar? Have you heard from him? Is he okay?

I'm sure he's fine.

He's hiding, and we avoid seeing him for his own safety.

We don't see him, or talk to him. We closed that chapter.

It's all in the past.

We're moving on.

Hey, listen.

Do you think Dad still locks the liquor cabinet?

I don't think so. But you're the one who lives here.

Why don't you grab a bottle?

He'd give us one if we asked. We were in high school then.

I know! But it wouldn't be the youngsters' table.

I see! That's a game-changer. I'll go steal one now.

They won't even notice.

I guess this is your thing, right?

Secretly opening what's locked.

She's your sister. I wouldn't know.

You're late.

I missed you so much.

So did I.

Alright.

I'm going to bed.

Aren't you going to tell me?

Tell you what?

Something happened at dinner.

-You noticed. -Of course I noticed.

I'm hearing voices again.

Like last time?

No, it's different this time.

It's like crackling. As if something is burning and crackling.

What do you think?

Could it be? Because you said you were waiting for the right time.

But it might not be that.

What if it is, Atiye? What if it's our daughter?

Actually, I can feel it.

Alright then. Now, whatever happens, you tell me every little detail, okay?

If there's anything to do, I'll do it.

Okay? You stay safe and tell me what's happening. Everything.

We discussed this. You can't do this.

What do you mean?

I carried her in my womb.

I gave birth to her. I held her in my arms, I smelled her.

She's my child.